Wine Times

In this episode Will Lyons shares one of his all time favourite episodes from the Wine Times archive...

Discussing and decanting with Suzi Ruffell and Will Lyons is Michelin star chef Angela Hartnett. As well as three great wines to taste, Angela supports Will for his love of pairing champagne with parmesan, Will questions whether tasting menus are still fashionable and Suzi worries that robots will soon take over the production of wine.

Bollinger Rosé, Aÿ, Champagne 

2020 Clos de la Vierge, Jurançon, France 

2019 Chianti Classico, Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Tignananello, Tuscany, Italy

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

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In this episode Will Lyons shares one of his all time favourite episodes from the Wine Times archive...

Raising a glass with Will Lyons and Miquita Oliver is the multi award-winning musician Gregory Porter; who is an avid wine collector. As well as two great wines to taste; Gregory talks about his new album "Still Rising" and reveals his vinous rider, Will explains the history of Bond and Bolinger, and Miquita learns all about "Two Buck Chuck".

Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut NV

2019 Le Prince de Courthézon Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France 

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

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Today’s special guest is… WINE! Will and Anneka round off the series with their focus firmly on the star of the series. Will introduces three wines, one from the past, one from the present, and perhaps a taste of the future? Plus, Anneka looks back on the best bottles from the series and together they choose which guest they’d most like to travel with. 

Wine 1: 2019 Le Pavillon de Targé, Saumur-Champigny 

Wine 2: 2020 Polkura Syrah, Colchagua Valley, Chile 

Wine 3: 2021 Gentle Riot Orange Wine, France

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

Series producer: Anya Pearce

Producer: Calum McCrae

Assistant producer: Sharna Johnson

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Will and Anneka are joined by Hugh Dennis, star of Outnumbered and Mock the Week, as they sip their way around South Africa. Hugh impresses Will, as he turns out to be quite the curious student of wine. And Anneka, an unashamed fan of Outnumbered, wants to know what the timeless BBC sitcom was like to work on. 

Wine 1: 2022 Chardonnay, Hamilton Russell, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa 

Wine 2: 2018 Pinot Noir Appellation Series, Boschendal, Elgin, South Africa 

Wine 3: 2019 Pinotage, Bellemore Family Selection, Stellenbosch, South Africa 

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

Series producer: Anya Pearce

Producer: Calum McCrae

Assistant producer: Sharna Johnson

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Discussing and decanting with Anneka and Will is Paralympian and Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords, Tanni Grey-Thompson. As well as three great wines to taste from New Zealand, Tanni reveals that she has a lifetime supply of wine, Will shares how Sauvignon Blanc came to be and Anneka falls in love with a New Zealand red.

Wine 1: 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Hunter’s Home Block, Marlborough, New Zealand

Wine 2: 2021 Chardonnay, Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

Wine 3: 2020 Pinot Noir, Greywacke, Marlborough, New Zealand

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

Series producer: Anya Pearce

Producer: Calum McCrae

Assistant producer: Sharna Johnson

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Anneka and Will are joined by Michel Roux Jr. for three jaw dropping French wines. Michel is the chef patron of Le Gavroche, the first restaurant in the UK to receive one, two and then three Michelin stars. As he closes the doors to his historic restaurant for the final time, Michel explains his future plans. And Anneka is seriously impressed with Will’s wine selections. 

Wine 1: 2018 Pinot Noir, Domaine Bott-Geyl, Galets Oligocène, Alsace, France 

Wine 2: 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet, Maison Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy, France

Wine 3: 2019 L’Epiphanie de Pauillac, Pauillac, France 

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

Series producer: Anya Pearce

Producer: Calum McCrae

Assistant producer: Sharna Johnson

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Jenny Eclair, the trailblazing comedian, joins Anneka and Will for a tour of Greek wines (with a brief detour to Hungary). Will gives a surprising lesson in how the Ancient Greeks enjoyed wine, Anneka amusingly bemoans restaurant wine menu formats and Jenny rethinks her usual aversion to all things sweet as she sips a mouth watering dessert wine. 

Wine 1: 2019 14/27 Agiorgitiko, Nemea, Greece 

Wine 2: 2019 Invicta Xinomavro, Amyndeon, Greece 

Wine 3: 2017 Royal Tokaji Blue Label 5 Puttonyos

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

Series producer: Anya Pearce

Producer: Calum McCrae

Assistant producer: Sharna Johnson

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Discussing and decanting with Anneka and Will is the Blur bassist, farmer and award-winning artisan cheesemaker, Alex James. As well as three great wines to taste Alex reveals his wackiest rider requirements, Will questions whether you should have sparkling wine over ice and Anneka discovers her new favourite pairing with cheese… frazzles.

Wine 1: Britpop Brut by Alex James NV

Wine 2: Santa Inés Single Parcel Chardonnay 2022

Wine 3: Maison Dominique Piron Fleurie 2020

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

Series producer: Anya Pearce

Producer: Calum McCrae

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Postman turned politician Alan Johnson clinks glasses with Will at Cheltenham’s Literature Festival. They muse over the influence of The Beatles, the joys of writing thriller novels and Alan reflects on Prime Ministers of the past drinking habits.

Wine 1: 2021 Sauvignon Gris, Chateau Le Coin

Wine 2: 2018 L'Epiphanie de Sauternes, Bordeaux, France 

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

Series producer: Anya Pearce

Producer: Calum McCrae

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Anneka and Will listen admiringly to the smooth voice of actor and musician, Clarke Peters, as they sip luscious wines from Portugal. Clarke recounts tales of trial and error from his vegetable garden in the Algarve. While Anneka reminisces about her many visits to Clarke’s dressing room in the 1980s.

Wine 1: 2022 Arquipélago, Açores, Portugal 12.5%

Wine 2: 2021 Vilarissa Grande Reserva, Douro, Portugal 

Wine 3: Baronesa de Vilar Rosé Port (50cl) NV

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

Series producer: Anya Pearce

Producer: Calum McCrae

Assistant producer: Sharna Johnson

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.